Lime juice in the crema give these carnitas tacos a good zing!
Ingredients
- 1 boneless pork shoulder roast , 2 pound
- 0.5 cups chopped onion
- 0.33 cups orange juice
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano , crushed
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Make carnitas: Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 2- to 3-inch pieces; transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion, orange juice, cumin, salt, oregano, and cayenne.
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Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or High 4 to 5 hours.
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Transfer pork to a large bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add enough cooking liquid from slow cooker to moisten.
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Make lime crema: Add 2 tablespoons lime juice to a small bowl. Stir in yogurt and salt. Dust with chili powder.
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Make tacos: Serve pork in tortillas with shredded cabbage, red onion, and pico de gallo. Garnish with crema and lime zest.
Nutrition Facts
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